3 Reasons why falling in love on The Bachelor is similar to meeting “the one” on an airplane
Every Monday night with the switch of a button you sit in front of your window and spend a few hours just watching. The clouds smile back at you as your thumb pulls for the attention of your chunky sweater’s sleeve. You buckle up. Thirty pairs of heels board the plane, some a little noisier then others… and they all want the attention of one man. Hidden behind door number one, ladies and gentleman, a dashing frequent flyer of charm and whit is our very own pilot. A man you can trust will take you wherever you want to go in life… and sources say he is looking for a wife.
By now you probably landed upon the conclusion that this is a metaphor for filming of the utopian love story that is ABC’s The Bachelor. A reality show that some might say isn’t reality at all. Well I’m here to extend a complimentary ticket into why falling in love on The Bachelor isn’t much different then boarding an airplane – you just have to be ready for takeoff.
Remember that trip you booked a while back? I forget where you were flying… hmm.. well it doesn’t really matter, because you are going to hate me either way. I actually signed you up to be on the show. I sent the producers your application and some cute selfies from your vacation last year and they love you… and I’m not surprised.
All you have to do is board the plane and your match will be sitting right next to you – trust me you’re going to adore them. Just be yourself and relax. You won’t even notice the cameras, promise.
Now the funny thing is any everyday person can fall in love with a random stranger on one airplane flight… the same way a man falls in love with a woman coming out of a limo. Here are three reasons why…
3 Reasons why falling in love on The Bachelor is similar to meeting “the one” on an airplane
1. Anticipation & Fate
You’ve been excited to go on this trip for a while. You sip endorphins and positive energy from the grande latte you splurged on. The time finally comes for you to find your seat. Fidgeting with the magazine in the front pocket, you wait to see who walks down the aisle. You flutter with excitement for who it might be… and then… you see them. holy wow…. (insert shy monkey covering eyes emoji) Your eyes blush knowing you get to spend the next few hours chatting – like fate meant for you to meet in this way.
2. No Distractions
On most airplanes you don’t have a cell signal. Wifi. Internet. All you have is what you packed and maybe a little casual conversation from the cute dimples sitting next to you. Now you could choose to pop in your earbuds or you could captivate an intreating individual with the same destination with a story. You have the gift of quality time. The set of The Bachelor is no different… it’s all about making the most of the time you have together.
3. Same Expectations
What I love about The Bachelor is you both know what the terms of the relationship are going into it. You sign up to date a man who is dating other women and in exchange you meet someone who is ready to settle down. No guessing if they are ready. No guessing what they might be doing with their time when you aren’t with them – you already know.
When you board an airplane you have certain expectations as well. You know there is someone on the other side that they could choose to talk to instead of you. You know how much time you are going to spend together. And once the journey ends and the plane has landed there is a crossroads where you both make a decision to explore this feeling or not accept fate’s thornless rose.
Love is quite simple actually. It’s about making the most of the present and not being afraid to put yourself out there with a stranger. You may think these thirty women have their heads in the clouds if they are all dating one man. In reality we are all on the same plane looking for the same feeling – love, we are just watching from two rows back.
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Very interesting take Miss Caila, I like it! Is that what you think about while on a plane? Maybe u will see me on a plane one day and u never know 😉😊😆🤔😃😅😀
Thank you for the sweet comment – here’s to hoping : )
So when you did the show? It was someone who sent in your application? I know when we saw your intro it said you wanted to do the show for Ben. Glad it was him on your season. Interesting read Caila you posted today. Hope someday soon you find the one who is matched for you right. But, maybe let the man find you instead of you go finding him for love. You deserve so much happiness and love from a good man in the future.
Oh when I did the show I sent in my own application, I was just using that writing style to bring you into the story a bit. Love the feedback though and thank you for reading. You are right sometimes we just need to stop looking 🙂 Wishing you the best in life & love
I was confused and then got it .Keep writing and I’ll be waiting for more. Trust You will find that special well deserved man at the right time Keep enjoying the ride of dating it will be worth it when he finds you 🙂
Love the way you write Caila
Thank you so much Melinda!
Nice read and gorgeous pictures of you Caila One day soon we hope you write how you met the one suited for you and how you never met anyone like him. Plus, may he know how lucky he was to find you and be the one.
Thank you Britney for your kind words. Can’t wait to share the story with you one day.
Hi Caila. I am probably the one!!! I made a pun on Instagram ("what’s the shirt made of?"). I have been saving up for an engagement ring and I’m almost ready. Just curious – what color, cut and setting would you like?
-AdamFrancisco8
done. who needs an airplane when you have blog comment boxes?
1.25 carat
cushion cut
baguette side stones
canary.
😉
Interesting post. I met someone by chance on a plane about 5 years ago. We boarded in Cincinnati on a long layover and headed to Toronto. By chance he moved seats. We talked and laughed. We both were in committed relationships and then marriage ended and he was getting married. We both to this day remember that flight. Plane girl and plane guy. It’s amazing how 2 complete strangers meet by chance and are left wondering… "What if timing was different?" That’s the beauty of life. You just never know 🙂
From one blogger to another… great post.
That is an amazing story Tracy. It is kind of crazy how paths cross and you are still thinking about it. Those are some of the best moments though, keeping them as treasurers no matter how short… thank you for the sweet note.
You are so pretty Caila! I have watched the bachelor for awhile now, and you were always my favorite and the one my sisters and I were rooting for! You seem so down to earth and genuine and we found that as something all the girls should have going into that experience. You were someone real and not fake. Thanks for being a woman me and my sisters look up to! I love reading your blog! 🙂
Oh and I can’t wait to hear your sweet love story someday that you deserve!
Meredith you are so kind to share this sweet note with me! and thank you for reading the blog as well. Best to you and your sisters <3
Caila,
A lot of great things written in your post. I especially like the quality time part. You seem to be very mature and look at the positive in everything which I greatly appreciate. I do think that parts of the show are detrimental to building a relationship. I think trust and loyalty are great foundations to build on. I can’t imagine the jealousy and emotional build-up of knowing 30 other guys/girls are also kissing and building a connection with the person you care about. What are your thoughts on that? Would you do it again?
Casey
Quality time is very important and I think it’s meaningful when people recognize the importance of taking advantage of it. I would 100% recommend it and do it again.. at some point you just have to trust in your connection and how your heart feels… and not worry about the noise 🙂
I love love love this. It’s so hard to get in the mix of going going and going constantly. And love comes when you least expect it and at times when you need it the most. This was a great reminder of that! Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it Hayley! Wishing you the best in life and love
This is AMAZING writing! I was completely captivated while reading it! One book that relates really well with your post is "The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight" by Jennifer E. Smith. I highly recommend it. It’s fun, flirty, and intriguing.
Absolutely loved you on the bachelor! My favorite. {And not because we share first names ;)}
-Kayla Stiff
*The two people in the book meet on the plane 🙂
MIKAYLAAAAAA, can’t tell you how much I appreciate you sharing that book. Love a new reflective read and will be adding this to my summer list!
Yay! I hope you enjoy it! Have a great weekend 🙂
Great writing. What if he’s not right next to you? Are you approachable in some other way?
I like to think I am 🙂 Are you pretty receptive?
I am, but I’m too chicken to approach someone I like on a plane or just after getting off.
Lovely read.Agree it can be like falling in love in a plane or falling in love in a new country while visiting an a fun adventure location.
Love that too Sabrina!
I love you pieced it together and well written Caila may you find that special guy in a interesting fun way someday & you share it w us be it on a plane or somewhere else. Let’s just hope that guy isn’t going out with more girls like on bach.
Haha I’m with you Paige – once was enough 🙂
I was completely intrigued by your story… it was truly captivating. You are such a beautiful writer!!
And I wish nothing but the best for you in your love life..
We all want that perfect "love at first sight" story! And I’m sure we are all destined to find it…
Melissa, so glad you enjoyed the post! Can tell you are a romantic & wish you the best of luck with your love story.
So…you’re the bachelorette?! 😉
?? I don’t have emojis on my laptop, but just imagine a slew of them here ?? 🙂
I am so in love with you and smitten with your outlook on life and love. Especially love. I’ve been in a 7 year long relationship, and till this day I am still learning new things and it gets exciting more and more every single time. I don’t know who is more deserving of love than you, you have been vulnerable, open minded and I mean… you’re beaaaautiful! And reading your blog is like a breath of fresh air, and your writing is impeccable. Also, can you do a small meet up in Montreal?! I’m 5 hours away from Montreal, as I am from Toronto. But love to meet you. Cheers to the adventures and more airplane rides that awaits you. You might just bump into "the one"
Lots of love!
Where can we get those glasses on ur instagram stories Caila you are wearing? you look amazing in them and I want your hair Caila to die for. That bounce and volume plus shine!!!!What a great blog you post and so glad it’s not just the typical things so many do.You have substances in ur blog along w more.Love how you believe in the process of love thrill and romance. Reading this makes me believe soon that right gentleman with the right qualities with pop in and find you. Keep being such an elegant classy witty gal whowants that full on romance. I’m so glad you are one of the few ones on that bachelor contestants who has carried herself well. No matter how many try to bring you down for being you!Know you have many fans who dig you and the style and person you are!
Love it!
Hi Caila! I don’t know how open you are to being corrected. Just delete my comment after editing.
1st paragraph – noisier THAN & charm and WIT
2nd paragraph – different THAN
Keep writing! A lot of people enjoy your writing voice. ❤
Right on girl a passion for romance and fun with the unexpected. You should also do a blog on what girls should take when they go on the bachelor show. You are very insightful u know if have a mac notebook Caila just hit Command and Control keys on your keyboard. Then press the space bar. This will launch the characters emoji palette. 😃 Here’s an article on it http://www.imore.com/how-to-use-emoji-on-your-mac Hope it helps u if you have a mac.
I loved this blog post and also you lovely on bustle. Love how in the start u were nervous like many of us would be and then brought it full on with which girl what get what rose. You were spot on with the roses you gave.You are so stunning.
You have a niche for writing Caila May you keep posting your unique stories and have stupendous romance everyone deserves in there lifetime in the future.You truly deserve your happiness and true love. Thank you Caila for being unique and so kind. Very few in this world like you.
Your writing’s beautiful! Would love to see you write a novel someday.
Good blog write up and it’s true love can be like that. I remember how u feel in love with Ben Caila. God has someone better matched just right for you. Can’t wait to see who he is later on in the future 🙂
Love you believe in romance You are going to get someone very special he will be worth the wait. Someone who will never take you for granted and will challenge you in the best way Caila He will be just as you one who believes in romance and all.
Just saw you on Olivia’s Distractify episode, and came to check out your blog! I never thought about it this way, but this metaphor makes a lot of sense. Definitely helps me to understand how people could definitely find love on The Bachelor, even if some people doubt that it could happen. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to reading more of your posts in the future! 🙂
You’re so right! I was a Flight Attendant for 5 years and magic can happen in the friendly skies! In so many ways. God puts you where you’re supposed to be, someone’s right next to who you’re supposed to be talking to! Thanks for being such a great role model, my daughter really looks up to you:) (she’s 19)
You’re a class act!
Thanks for being such
Hello Caila,
Just saw you at a taping with Steve Harvey, you are adorable. Question, what is your dating age limit (how old of a man will you date)? Thanks
This is beautifully written! I also wanted to know where you got the shirt you are wearing in the picture of this blog?! So pretty
Beautifully written post, Caila. And I absolutely love the photos – the flowers are fantastic!
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